“Moving Ahead with Marijuana” Event for Municipalities Slated December 18

BOSTON— In partnership with the Social Law Library and in collaboration with the Massachusetts Municipal Association, the Cannabis Control Commission invites local leaders and the public to attend “Moving Ahead with Marijuana: Municipal Perspectives from Marijuana-Forward Communities” on Tuesday, December 18. Coverage details are available here.

City and town officials from communities that have decided to move ahead with hosting marijuana establishments will discuss lessons learned from developing zoning, bylaws, ordinances, and other local administrative structures for the adult-use cannabis industry in Massachusetts. Those who are thinking about incorporating marijuana establishments into their municipalities will hear directly from colleagues at the municipal level about their processes, considerations, challenges, and successes.

“This forum was put together to provide an opportunity for municipalities, regardless of where they are in the process, to hear and learn from peers in cities and towns that have already gone down the path of allowing marijuana establishments,” said Commissioner Britte McBride. “It is intended to promote a balanced dialogue about issues and choices facing municipalities and highlight models already at work in some communities. And, as stores open, moratoria expire and communities look ahead to 2019, it is a timely conversation.”

Attendees are advised to leave adequate time to proceed through security at the public entrance to the Adams Courthouse at 1 Pemberton Square. Discounted parking at a rate of $25.00 will be available to attendees at the Government Center Garage (50 Sudbury Street, Boston) through the Social Law Library.